Sizzling sausages, Glühwein and gingerbread: it will soon be Christmas market time again. "Finally!", one might say, but what's the best place to visit German Christmas markets? The Rheinland-Pfalz is one of my favorite regions: it has many historically fascinating places such as Trier, Mainz and Koblenz but also charming wine towns such as Bernkastel-Kues and Traben-Trarbach (famous for its outstanding Riesling wines). If you are looking to combine a cultural and gastronomical getaway with the best Christmas markets of Germany, Rheinland-Pfalz is the place to

Qatar Airways has been awarded the World’s Best Business Class 2016 Award by Skytrax. You can enjoy greater comfort and generous space with the fully lie-flat seats that convert into a bed in the sky. The onboard Wi-Fi makes it easy to stay connected, and every seat has a power source to charge your laptop and personal devices. This brings flying to a whole other level!

Business class travel is a luxury that many of us will never experience, but with the 2-for-1 offer that Qatar Airways launched this week luxury flying never came this close.The carrier has won World’s Best Business Class two years in a row and for a well-deserved reason. From mouth-watering food to flying in ultimate in comfort, Qatar Airways knows how to pamper its guests, especially now that it’s the first airline flying the brand new A350. Unwind in the World’s Best Business Class and experience an unforgettable journey with the exclusive companion offer. Plan the perfect trip and take advantage of incredible Business Class fares when you book for two, or enjoy amazing savings when you book your Business Class ticket.

A weekend Maasmechelen only ideal for shopping addicts? Think again! My mission is pretty simple: I am going to discover Maasmechelen beyond the shopping paradise! Let’s explore natural parks, water sports, local products and mouth-watering Italian dishes.
Nature, water and hills
The highlight of natural highlights is without any doubt the National Park Hoge Kempen, the 60 square kilometers nature reserve in East Limburg between Genk and the Meuse River. Located in Maasmechelen, Connecterra is one of the six gateways to National Park Hoge Kempen. It

The Terhills Hotel Maasmechelen, part of the Different Hotels group, is a 4 stars hotel in a historic mine building. Located between Maasmechelen village and National Park Connecterra, it’s an ideal base to discover Maasmechelen during a weekend. The charming lady at the reception told me that the hotel aims to offer a cocktail of fashion, nature and comfort… and that’s exactly what we discovered during a sunny September weekend.
Terhills hotel
As you walk through the beautiful French garden with its fountain and blooming flowers,

I found my next travel companion… It’s a hard suitcase with a volume of 124 l (!) and it is a real lightweight. It has a stylish design, yet the outer shell does not seem completely damaged after one trip. Meet Samsonite Neopulse, who will join me on my next big trip!
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With Neopulse, Samsonite redefines the benchmark for lightweight polycarbonate luggage. Made in Europe, Neopulse is a hard suitcase which perfectly succeeds in combining lightness and strength thanks to the patented self-reinforced design with